If Chireno was feeling good off their 13-3 takedown of Burkeville last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Chireno Owls fell 11-6 to the Brookeland Wildcats on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Chireno in their matchups with Brookeland: they've now lost six in a row.
For Brookeland's part, Zach Beckett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Beckett was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Beckett wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cade Morgan, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sammy Lundquist, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Chireno's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 8-6. As for Brookeland, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Chireno will be playing in front of their home fans against Groveton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Groveton's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Chireno's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Brookeland, they will take on San Augustine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brookeland is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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